Fantasy Tip: Kaepernick is easily the most talented quarterback available, but his off-field stances have caused friction with some teams. This situation will need to be monitored depending on the severity of Tannehill's injury.

Fantasy Tip: Offensive coordinator Scott Linehan is known to love Kellen Moore as Dak Prescott's backup, so this report should not come as much of a surprise. Kaepernick probably has no desire to compete for a backup job either since he believes he is still a starting quarterback in the league.

Free-agent QB Colin Kaepernick (49ers) has drawn interest from the Seattle Seahawks, who reached out to his agent last week. The interest in Kaepernick as a potential backup quarterback is "legit."

Fantasy Tip: Kaepernick may be the best quarterback available, but time is running out on him having any fantasy value whatsoever entering the 2017 season. It's unlikely that will change, as it appears the former Super Bowl-starting quarterback will have to ultimately settle for a backup role.

Fantasy Tip: Wilson's job is not in jeopardy. Kaepernick and Griffin both possess similar playing styles to Wilson, though, so signing either of them as Wilson's backup makes sense. Continue to draft Wilson as a QB1.

Free-agent QB Colin Kaepernick (49ers) has drawn interest from three teams since the start of free agency, according to Kaepernick's adviser.

Fantasy Tip: Kaepernick is the most talented free-agent quarterback remaining and is actually coming off a nice season. He managed over 2,700 total yards and 18 total touchdowns in just 12 starts. Kaep has starter ability, but he obviously has no value of now. If he is signed, he'll be worth taking a shot on in the later rounds of fantasy drafts.

Fantasy Tip: It seems very unlikely there would be a reunion between the two sides. Although San Francisco is one of the select situations around the NFL that feature a chance to compete for a starting job under center, Kaepernick will continue to look elsewhere. It's unlikely he has any fantasy value next year at this rate.

Free-agent QB Colin Kaepernick (49ers) likely will not receive interest from the Denver Broncos because the team would look for a quarterback that would fit their offense better if they decide to sign a veteran quarterback, according to general manager John Elway.

Fantasy Tip: Kaepernick may not be able to find a team until after the 2017 NFL Draft and may have to settle for a backup job next season. He could be avoided in all leagues if he is a backup and would be a No. 2 fantasy quarterback if he finds a starting job.

Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam said the team has not discussed the possibility of signing free-agent QB Colin Kaepernick (49ers), but he would be open to pursuing Kaepernick if the front office were interested in him.

Fantasy Tip: Kaepernick has not received much interest during free agency but could be an option for teams after the 2017 NFL Draft. He would have a decent chance to start in 2017 if he signed with the Browns but would not be more than a No. 2 quarterback in fantasy leagues.

Fantasy Tip: Kaepernick probably will not be able to find a starting job this offseason but should be able be a backup for a team in 2017. Owners in fantasy leagues can avoid him if he is not a starting quarterback.

Fantasy Tip: Kaepernick has not been linked to many teams this offseason, so he probably will have to wait before signing with a team. He will not have any fantasy value if he is a backup next season and would only be a No. 2 fantasy quarterback if he does start.

Fantasy Tip: He averaged 187 passing yards and 1.33 touchdowns per game last season along with 39 rushing yards. He only threw four picks last season, which was a vast improvement. He is shell of the dynamic dual threat that took his team to the Super Bowl four years ago. He's a meager QB2 in fantasy.

Fantasy Tip: Kaepernick's agents have informed all 32 teams that he will be available this offseason, but it appears the Browns will be looking at other options. It is not known if Kaepernick will be able to find a starting job, but he has had success in the past. He could be a No. 2 fantasy quarterback in some leagues if he is a starter in 2017.

Fantasy Tip: Owners will need to keep an eye on the situation to see if Kaepernick will pick up the option in his contract. Kaepernick has a chance to start for a team in 2017 but would only be a No. 2 fantasy quarterback in most leagues.

Fantasy Tip: Kaepernick has a few more weeks to decide if he will pick up his option or if he will become an unrestricted free agent this offseason. Kaepernick will be available if the 49ers want to move on and could receive some interest from teams looking for starting quarterbacks. Kaepernick probably should be considered a No. 2 fantasy quarterback if he starts and can be avoided if he is a backup.

San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick is open to returning to the team in 2017, according to "those close to him." The 29-year-old is due to earn nearly $15 million in base salary, but he can also opt out of the deal and enter free agency, which begins on March 9. San Francisco also has the option of releasing him with little ramifications to their salary cap.

Fantasy Tip: Kaepernick ended up putting together a pretty nice season, finishing with 16 touchdowns versus only four interceptions, while recording a 90.7 QB rating -- his best since 2013. Furthermore, he averaged nearly 40 rushing yards per game. With a new coaching staff and general manager, San Francisco ultimately may decide to go in a different direction, but if Kaepernick still has a starting job next year, he could end up being a solid QB2 option.

Fantasy Tip: Kaepernick-to-Denver looked like it was going to happen last offseason, but the compensation can never get worked out, and the Broncos ended up sticking with Trevor Siemian and drafting Paxton Lynch. Denver has reaffirmed its commitment to developing both several times already this offseason, so it appears Kaepernick will have to look elsewhere for a potential starting gig if he opts out of his deal with San Francisco.

Fantasy Tip: It would behoove the 49ers to at least attempt to get on the same page with the polarizing quarterback. San Francisco has three quarterbacks who are impending free agents. Kaep is not one of them. His running ability really keeps him on the fantasy radar, so don't completely disregard him just yet.

Fantasy Tip: Kaepernick will need to make a decision on his contract in the near future, so owners will need to keep an eye on the situation. He may be able to find another starting job if he opts out and could be a No. 2 fantasy quarterback depending on his situation.

San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick is entering the final year of his contract in due to have a $19.3 million cap figure, and the team can save $16.9 million in cap space by cutting or trading him. One possible destination could be the New York Jets, who named New Orleans Saints receivers coach John Morton as their new offensive coordinator Sunday, Jan. 29. Morton served as the receivers coach in San Francisco from 2011 to 2014 - Kaepernick's first four years in the league.

Fantasy Tip: Ryan Fitzpatrick and Geno Smith appear done in New York, while Bryce Petty and Christian Hackenberg haven't done anything to suggest they are the long-term answer. Kaepernick doesn't figure to be a long-term answer either, but he did throw for 16 touchdowns versus only four interceptions in 12 games last year. After having Jeremy Kerley serve as his top receiver in 2016, Kaepernick could surprise a bit in 2017 with Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker at his disposal.

San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick completed 28 of his 38 pass attempts for 266 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in the Week 16 game against the Los Angeles Rams. He also ran six times for 15 yards and a score, and added a two-point conversion.

Fantasy Tip: Kaepernick has thrown for 10 touchdowns over his past six games, and outside of that disastrous snow game in Chicago in Week 13 he has been a borderline low-end QB1 or must-start QB2 down the stretch in most fantasy formats.

Fantasy Tip: Kaepernick had an OK game, but he did not have a huge statistical game against the league's worst-ranked passing defense. He remains more of a QB2 in fantasy leagues headed down the stretch.

Fantasy Tip: After about a month-long run as the second-best quarterback in fantasy behind Aaron Rodgers, the 49ers only allowed Kaepernick to throw five passes and run six times before benching him in the fourth quarter during what was supposed to be a very good matchup against an injury-riddled Chicago Bears defense. The Jets arguably present a better matchup and he'll be at home this time around, but the risk of trusting him outside of a contrarian play in DFS is just too high during the fantasy playoffs.

San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick was benched in the fourth quarter of the team's Week 13 after he completed only one of his five passes for four yards during the game. He also sacked five times during the game and lost 25 yards. Kaepernick was replaced by QB Blaine Gabbert during the game.

Fantasy Tip: It is not known if Kaepernick will remain the starting quarterback or if Gabbert will take over the job. Kaepernick played well before Week 13, but owners may want to avoid the 49ers quarterback situation for the rest of the season.

San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick will void his contract after the season and will become an unrestricted free agent, according to sources. Kaepernick has not ruled out re-signing with the 49ers during the offseason.

Fantasy Tip: Kaepernick has posted decent numbers since taking over the starting job and has six touchdowns and one interception over the last three games. Kaepernick can be a low-end No. 1 quarterback against certain opponents moving forward.

San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick is averaging 62.2 yards per game on the ground. In total, Kaepernick has 373 rushing yards on 46 attempts, including one touchdown. "He's out there, he's in control and when he sees an opportunity he's taken advantage of it," offensive coordinator Curtis Modkins said. In addition to his rushing success, Kaepernick is averaging 277.5 yards per game through the air with eight touchdowns and just two interceptions.

Fantasy Tip: Kaepernick has been one of the most pleasant surprises in the fantasy realm after taking over as the 49ers' starter. His running ability gives him a distinct advantage over pocket passers from a fantasy perspective and he should no longer be overlooked. In fact, he should be started this week in a favorable matchup against an ailing Chicago Bears defense.

San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick has 1,110 passing yards and eight touchdowns on 145 passing attempts over his last four games, and all of which are the highest four-game totals of his career.

Fantasy Tip: He has completed 59.3 percent of his passes during the stretch, which is exactly his career average. Kaep isn't a surefire starting option in fantasy, but he's chucking it well right now. He has a so-so matchup against the Chicago Bears in Week 13, but he's someone to think about for a lower price in DFS.

Fantasy Tip: Kaep has been more than capable of exploiting favorable matchups in recent weeks. The Niners have midrange fantasy schedule the rest of the way, so keep him in mind for streaming and DFS purposes.